MY Yellow

Chap - 6

Olivia's POV.

I ran toward the person and hugged him tightly as he lifted me and spun me around.

"Jack!! I missed you!!!" I said as he set me down.

"I missed you, too, baby sis," he said, kissing my cheek.

"Wuncle Jack!!!" the kids shouted as they ran toward him, hugging his legs.

He chuckled and picked them both up.

"Hiii, babies... Have you been good lately? No trouble for my little sister?" he asked. They nodded eagerly.

"How are you, Uncle Jack??" Ocean asked, looking up at him with wide eyes.

"I'm good as always. How have you been?" he asked her.

"Very good! Mommy taught us a new dance!!!" she squealed. She always loved dancing, just like her brother and me—just like their great-grandmother.

"Kids, why don't you go play with Harry and his friends while Mommy talks with Uncle Jack?" I said. They nodded quickly and ran off to join the boys.

"Olivia, we're going to the park!!" Leo shouted as the kids rushed out of the house. Now it was just my brother and me, sitting in silence, staring off into space.

"So... how have you been lately, sis? Wait, that's a stupid question. You're not okay. But... hey, tell me what's going on," he said gently.

"The ceiling," I said sarcastically.

"Yeah, yeah... but seriously. What's been happening?" he asked again. And I told him about the party. And the nightmares that won't stop.

"Well, for starters, I'm proud of you for making that dude pass out," he said. "And I'm really sorry about the nightmares..." His voice trailed off. "Hey, are you still going to your therapy sessions?"

That was the question I hated the most.

"Yes... I used to. But I don't go anymore. I ignore Maria's—my therapist's—calls." I sighed. "It didn't help with the nightmares. And I don't want my kids to see me like that. I want them to have a strong role model... not some weak mom who goes to therapy. It would be weird."

"Hey," he said gently, "it's not weird for the kids unless it's weird for you. Remember what I told you when I pushed you to join therapy in the first place? You only heal when you want to heal. Therapy just helps you feel what you want, but you still have to let someone in."

I nodded slowly. "I'll think about it, Jack. For now, let's just watch some movies while the kids are gone."

He smiled and nodded, already grabbing his phone to order pizza while I picked a movie. Of course, I chose Fast and Furious 7. I love that movie. I'm basically obsessed.

Jack returned from his call, and we cuddled up on the couch, watching the movie together.

Soon, the pizza arrived. We ate and saved some for the boys, then continued watching. No matter how many times I see it, this movie always makes me emotional.

We'll miss you, Paul.

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